1999-2000 Kansas Basketball Recruiting
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| 2000 Recruits | 2000 Former Targets | |
| Updated 5/8/00 | ||
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| 2000 Recruits | 2000 Former Targets | |
- Well! How quickly things can change with highschool kids. Last week the west coast news media had DeShawn Stevenson packing for the NBA, all signed sealed and delivered by his letter, and this morning he is headed to KU! The TCJ's article also indicated that this was DeShawn's decision due to learning he had passed his SAT. Apparently he had not met with KU coaches yet when he learned the results and did the about face. WHEW! Things looking a lot better for next year now! I believe recruiting is done for this next year and any news will be on future HS seniors.
5/3/00 - DeShawn Stevenson has announce he will make the jump straight to the NBA despite his parents objections.
5/2/00 - KU has another commitment but may be on the verge of losing one. Bryant Nash, SF from Carrolton, TX committed during his trip to KU last weekend. An inside player most of his career, he will move to the perimeter in college. His coach compares his athletic ability to Desmond Mason but notes he has a lot of work to do in the transition. DeShawn Stevenson is awaiting his test scores but is starting to make overtures about the NBA. It sounds like he wants to go pro but his mom wants him in college. Who can foresee this one?
4/19/00 - A new name has shown up on the screen and apparently KU truly is interested. This new name is also "Bryant" but it is Bryant Nash in stead of the more familiar Travon Bryant whom KU has apparently cooled on.
4/15/00 - Now that it appears that Travon won't sign and Marlon is transfering, the team that was almost overloaded will be undermanned next year. If Luke Axtell doesn't return and DeShawn doesn't qualify the team will be extremely short. Don't be surprised to see one name show up but no one has an idea who that could be as there isn't any rumors floating around out there.
1/03/00 - Page is cleaned up for senior class and the junior class has been divided by position.
10/20/99 - KU received their first commitment for the year from DeShawn Stevenson. Late Night was very enjoyable for DeShawn and Travon Bryant, the visit went so well, that DeShawn decided to make his decision. He is rated solidly in the Top 5 this year and probably the top wing player. Look for Travon to decide soon and don't be surprised to hear its KU. It may be a two man class but what a class!
9/14/99 - With only three scholarships to offer this year, there has been much discussion concerning the merits of holding on to a scholarship for next year or a quality transfer. By all accounts, KU is really focused on three recruits, despite what any recruiting service might say differently. Coach Williams doesn't see this year as a "must" year for recruiting after last years class which he describes as a foundation group. The three main prospects for this year are: DeShawn Stevenson (SG/PG), Travon Bryant (PF/SF), and Jared Reiner(C/PF). Two if not all three will probably wait until the spring to sign. If all three pass on KU, the players currently on roster are about as talented a group as KU has had in recent decades and the coaches only main challenge would be having enough bodies for practices.
7/15/999-The USA Basketball has a great web page with bios on all the players for the Junior World team and the World University team. Some recruits and college freshmen are listed with KU and Big 12 ties.
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2000 Signed ProspectsAs of 5/4/00 | |||||||
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Player |
Position |
Ht. |
Wt. |
From school |
Rating |
Signed Over |
| Signed |
Mario Kinsey |
PG/QB |
6-2 |
185 |
Waco,TX LaVega |
Top Top PG |
Signed Kansas Over: Baylor, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, A&M, Arizona, Arkansas, Nebraska, Syracuse, KSU |
| Signed |
Bryant Nash |
SF |
6-6 |
190 |
Carrollton,TX R.L. Turner |
Top Top SF |
Kansas Over: Memphis, Florida, A&M |
| Signed |
DeShawn Stevenson |
SG/SF |
6-5 |
215 |
Fresno, CA Washington Union |
Top 5 Top 5 SG |
Kansas Over: Fresno State, UCLA, CAL |
| Verballed |
Chris Zerbe |
SF |
6-5 |
230 |
Andover, KS Hutchinson CC |
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Kansas Over: WSU, Stephen F. Austin, Centenary, Wisconsin-Green Bay, Illinois State |
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2000 Recruiting Targets[Three scholarships Available] |
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Post - Centers/Forwards |
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Position |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Home Town - School |
Ranking |
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| Randy Holbrook New 2/24/00 |
PF |
6-9 |
215 |
Kirkwood, Mo. |
Top Top |
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| KU, Utah, Xavier, Southwest Missouri State, Illinois State, Tulsa, Kansas State, Virginia Tech, Boston College, Dayton, Oregon State
2/24/00 - Randy talked to Heartland Hoops about being contacted by a number of schools. He is averaging 17 points and 12 boards for 22-2 Kirkwood. He has yet to qualify academically and may attend a juco in Missouri. |
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| Mario Kinsey New 5/4/00 |
PG/QB |
6-2 |
185 |
Waco,TX LaVega |
Top Top PG |
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| : Baylor, Oklahoma State(1/), Oklahoma, A&M, Arizona, Arkansas, Nebraska, Syracuse, KSU
5/4/00 - A football signee, he will walk on the baskteball team at the conclusion of the season. A lot of competition between Baylor and Kansas for his signature. |
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| Bryant Nash Updated 5/2/00 |
WF |
6-6 |
200 |
Carrollton,TX R.L. Turner |
Top Top WF |
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| : Memphis, Florida, Texas A&M, Texas schools
4/19/00 - A new name which showed up in the LJW. Texas Hoops has him rated the number 30 senior player in state. He has played predominately inside this year but is extremely athletic. His coach compares him with Desmond Mason noting he has some range on his shot but is a tremendous rebounder. He averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks a game for 25-8 Turner High. Bryant is already qualified. 5/2/00 - Very athletic wing player has played back to the basket most of his career. Needs to work on his ball handling and pulling up for jumpers according to his coach. Had one-third of his team's rebounds this year. His coach compares his athleticism with Desmond Mason from OSU. |
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| DeShawn Stevenson Updated 5/3/00 |
SG |
6-5 |
210 |
Fresno, CA Washington Union |
Top 10 Top 5 SG |
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| : Fresno State, UConn, UCLA, Kentucky, Arizona, ASU, California, USC, Duke, Clemson, North Car St, Colorado
5/8/98 - He averaged 17.5 ppg, 5.3 apg., 5.8 rpg. & 4.5 dpg.(dunks) A very athletically gifted player, he maintains a 3.23 GPA. He played on a loaded team as the underclassman. KU assistants like his game and he should be rated among the top seniors in the country next year. 3/6/99 - Many consider him a favorite to be the No. 1 player in next year's recruiting class. 3/23/99 - DeShawn's team won the Cali state title over 1999 KU recruit Drew Gooden. Roy Williams was in attendence probably as much to see DeShawn as Drew. He will be a prize where ever he goes. 7/15/99 - DeShawn reportedly failed to give up the rock much at his shoe camp despite not shooting well. Has academic concerns to over come. Many feel he will turn pro. 7/19/99 - Drew Gooden isn't one of the people that feels that DeShawn will turn pro. In an interview with Bob Gibbons, Drew said he believed DeShawn wants to attend KU. WHOOOOPEE!! DeShawn had a great tourney at the Las Vegas Big-Time last week. The reports on his academics might be slightly overblown. One bbs rumor stated that despite the 14 he scored, he is a good student with a 3.2 gpa who just needed to prepare a little better before his retake. Drew was in Vegas ref-ing to earn a little spending money and take a break from playing. Tracy Pierson with PACWest Hoops thinks DeShawn is not the best SG on the west coast - but the best PG!! His picture at the free throw line reminded me somewhat of JoJo White. 7/23/99 - A LJW article confirmed Drew Gooden's comments and also that DeShawn will visit campus. 8/24 - KU is set to make an in-home visit. 9/14/99 - DeShawn is headed for Lawrence for Late Night according to the LJW along with Travon Bryant. A recent LJW article reports that DeShawn fully intends to attend college. He has the core grades and was within two points of qualifying on the entrance test. 9/15 - The Fresno Bee is reporting that DeShawn is leaning there because The Tark has promised him the starting PG spot, 35 minutes a game and lots of shots. That's nice. We heard a lot last year how Fresno was going to do this and that and much of it never materialized. If DeShawn wants a chance at success AND be part of a program that will seem like a family to him for many, many years then he will give KU a strong consideration. Actually, I wouldn't put much credence in this report. 10/20/99 - As reported above in the news section, DeShawn enjoyed Late Night with his family very much, elected to end recruiting now, and saw what he wanted over the weekend. The top rated wing player has been compared to Vince Carter with his athleticism but has a much better shot. Some compare him to Kobe Bryant as well and think he could be that kind of impact player. This may be only a two man class but what a class, potentially the highest rated class in the country by next spring despite small numbers. His coach said, despite his obvious ability, DeShawn wants to develop more in college before making the leap to the NBA. He may only be a "two and out" player but he will bring a lot of entertainment to Lawrence however long he stays. KU had been recruiting him since the 7th grade. 1/1 - DeShawn indicates his grades are good and is currently waiting on his last ACT try for his score. Nice interview by Gibbon's web site while at the Iolani Prep Classic this past week in Honolulu, HI. 2/14/00 - DeShawn is having a terrific year. Unfortunately the No.5 player in the country will not be invited to the McD all-star game it looks like unless something changes. Word is DeShawn still hasn't achieved a qualifying score on his entrance exam. 2/24/00 - DeShawn will finish his year with a new coach hired over concerns about the teams "boorish behavior on the court". Late for his first practice with his new coach, DeShawn didn't start. Moved to the post due to his size and ability, his coached noted that he should be averaging more than 5 boards a game. He scored 5 points for the game, 20 below his average. Needless to say, DeShawn wasn't happy about the changes. 2/29/00 - DeShawn was selected to the McD squad. He still has not qualified and a lot of rumors and speculation is swirling around about his future and possibly the NBA. 5/3/00 - Unless some unexpected last minute change happens, DeShawn has opted to jump straight to the NBA. Despite the objections of his parents, he will sign the papers this week. His mother believes he probably passed his SAT test. Since it was choosen for a random audit by the testers he won't have the results by May 14th, the deadline to declare for the draft. Highschoolers who declare permanently lose their college elgibility under the current rules. This may be change next year but would not benefit DeShawn. Lots of speculation on who has influenced this decision and what the NBA scouts really see as his prospects but none of the speculation seems to matter to DeShawn who says he is firm on his decision. 5/8/00 - Well, the unexpected happened. DeShawn got word he made a qualifying score so he contacted KU and will attend after all. What a whirlwind few days. It doesn't appear that KU coaches had made a visit in conjunction with this report according to a TCJ article. DeShawn improved his SAT by 400 points from his Sophomore year with the help of a tutor and unlimited testing time due to learning disability. There is no word on his ACT score but that score seems to be a mute issue now with the SAT score. |
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| Chris Zerbe New 5/4/00 |
SF |
6-5 |
230 |
Andover,KS. Hutchinson CC |
Top Top SF |
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| Verballed Kansas Over: WSU, Stephen F. Austin, Centenary, Wisconsin-Green Bay, Illinois State
5/4/00 - Chris would have walked on at WSU if not KU. A very strong player with a good outside shot. Very hard worker. |
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2000 Former Targets |
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| Brian Boddicker Updated 3/14/00 |
PF/C |
6-9 |
225 |
Duncanville, TX |
Top 25 Top 10 PF |
| Signed Texas Over: Notre Dame, TCU, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, UCLA, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Purdue, Iowa, Oregon, Iowa State, Michigan State, Connecticut, Vanderbilt, Duke, SMU, Rice, Kentucky, Stanford, Arizona, Kansas, Baylor
6/7/99 - Boddicker averaged 20 points, 9 rebounds and 2.5 blocks this past season at Duncanville, which won the Class 5A title with a 35-3 campaign. Boddicker is a good student and has already received a qualifying score on the SAT. He is headed to the NIKE camp in July. 7/8/99 - From RecruitingNow, reported by Al Seibert of Heartland Hoops on 7/8/99 - "Brian Boddicker, an improving 6-9, 225 pound power forward from Duncanville, Texas, told us he has been in contact with Notre Dame, Texas, TCU, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, UCLA, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Purdue, Iowa, Oregon, Iowa State, Michigan State, Connecticut, Vanderbilt and Duke. He has looked sharp so far at the ADIDAS ABCD camp in Teaneck, New Jersey. " 3/14/00 - McD AA for Texas |
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| Andre Brown Updated 7/12/99 |
PF |
6-8 |
235 |
Chicago, Ill |
Top 10 Top 5 PF |
| Signed DePaul Over: Louisville, Georgetown, Illinois, Michigan, Kansas
7/12/99 - Looking very good in camp. Moving to the top of the list amoung recruits. Kansas likes him very much and rumors are it could be between Andre and Travon for a scholarship. |
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| Travon Bryant Updated 5/8/00 |
WF |
6-8 |
235 |
Long Beach, CA Jordan |
Top 50 Top 10 PF |
| Signed Missouri Over: Kansas, Cal, Kentucky, UCLA, Duke, Ariz, Pepperdine, Utah, Michigan, UConn, Syracuse | |||||
| Abdou Diame Updated 11/20/99 |
PF |
6-8 |
200 |
Senegal Oak Hill Academy |
Top 50 Top 10 PF |
| Signed Auburn Over: UCLA, Maryland, Syracuse, Clemson, North Carolina State, Georgia Tech, Kansas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Virg
3/6/99 - ESPN posted on 2/20 an article by Keith Cavanaugh of FastBreak Magazine about Abdou Diame drawing interest from KU -- and UVA, MD and KY. Diame, from Senegal, had 10 blocks in a game recently according to the article. 7/15/99 - Updated schools from RecruitingNow. 7/19/99 - Reportedly KU wasn't on Abdou's latest short list. |
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| Modibo Diarra Updated 7/15/99 |
C |
6-10 |
235 |
Fitchburg, MA Notre Dame Prep |
Top 50 Top 10 PF |
| Kentucky, Villanova, Clemson, Wake Forest, Georgetown, Kansas
4/7/99 - Could be the dominant big man in next years class. 7/15/99 - Reports are that Modibo would be very interested in KU if offered. Having a good summer camp. Oettinger describes him as needing polish on offense but "ranks as one of the very best prep shot-blockers". |
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| Alton Ford Updated 5/11/99 |
C |
6-9 |
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Houston, TX Milby |
Top |
| Signed Houston Over: Kansas, others
4/12/99 - Big time player in Texas. |
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| Darius Miles Updated 5/8/00 |
PF |
6-9 |
220 |
E. St. Louis, IL Lincoln |
Top 5 Top 5 PF |
| Signed St. John's Over: Illinois, DePaul, Missouri, St.Louis, Kansas
4/7/99 - He is one of the quickest forwards in the nation and is ranked in the top 10 in the country by some. 4/12/99 - Darius is a tremendous talent but indications are that he might have a lot of work in the classroom before qualifying. He has some time to improve. 7/8 - Clearly the best player at Nike camp. Drawings comparisons to Ice Gervin with finger rolls and driving shots. Would it suprise anyone to see this kid declare for next years draft? 5/8/00 - Going pro and DeShawn isn't! |
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| Jesse Pinegar Updated 11/3/98 |
PF/C |
6-10 |
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Salt Lake City, UT Briton |
Top 10 Top 5 C |
| Signed BYU Over: Kansas, Utah, and many more
7/24/97- From the Vegas and Pump It Up tourner report on Westcoast Hoops from last summer: "...can hit the outside J, take it inside strong and jam it, post up and hit the turnaround, passes it like a small forward, rebounds strong at both ends and blocks shots... . I'd call him a forward, but he'll probably be 7-0+ by the time he graduates and he's going to play C in college (this kid is going to be a very special player by his senior year). " 4/8/98- An article from Westcoast Hoops on the Pump N Run tourney game Jesse played in for Team Utah. 7/23/98-Jesse is having a great summer, particularly in AAU play. Name keeps turning up on WCH site. 11/3/98 - Jesse apparently has given an early verbal to attend BYU next year. |
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| Jared Reiner Updated 10/24/99 |
C |
6-11 |
240 |
Tripp, S.D. |
Top 50 Top 10 C |
| Signed Iowa Over: Kansas, Utah, Flor, UConn, Syr, Tex, Neb, ISU, Minn, Wis, KSU, UNCSt, Nwestern, Ill, Marq, Ok St, Miami
7/15/99 - Insider's Report has a blurb saying that Jared has visited Nebraska, Florida and Minnesota unofficially. He averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds a year ago. He's a brilliant student, scoring 26 on the ACT. He's emerged as a top prospect at the Tourney of Champions in N.C. and played well in the Big-Time Tournament in Las Vegas scoring 25 points on a variety of low post moves. The big surprise recruit coming out of the summer. Top schools in no order are Kansas, Utah, Florida, Connecticut, Syracuse, Texas, and Iowa. 8/24 - KU is one of 5 schools set to make an in-home visit. 8/25 - The KC Star is reporting that KU has made an offer. In light of past policy of not offering until the prospect makes a campus visit, I find this unlikely. However, KU might have made their intentions clear that they intend to seriously pursue Jared and an offer a strong possiblity, pending the team's impressions of him. Kind of goes against the article describing this fall as "uneventful" and looking to the spring for any possible commitments/signings. 9/9 - Rumored down to Kansas or Iowa. In-home set for 9/14. |
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| Ryan Shriver New 7/22/99 |
PF |
6-8 |
230 |
Salina,KS South |
Top Top |
| New Mexico, Wyoming, Kansas, Notre Dame, Idaho
7/22/99 - Heartland Hoops - He is wide open and has not closed off his list. Ryan is qualified academically. Described as a big kid with good skills who had a terrific week at the ABCD camp. |
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| Bret Wise Updated 11/19/99 |
F/C |
6-7 |
210 |
Emporia, KS |
Top Top |
| Signed Idaho Over: Kansas, Kansas State, Ohio State, Tulsa & others
1/23/99 - Currently averaging 20.6 points per game with 3 point range. He was all class and all league last year as a sophomore. This report was in the TCJ on 1/19. |
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| Andrew Zahn Updated 3/14/00 |
F/C |
6-9 |
235 |
Redondo Beach, CA Union |
Top 50 Top 10 C |
| Signed Arizona Over: Stanford, UCLA, North Carolina, Washington, Washington State, Florida, Kentucky, Duke, Connecticut
6/18/98 - Considered one of the top talents that will emerge going into next years recruiting class. Needs to put on weight and strength but very athletic. 7/15/99 - Won't see KU on his list. |
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| Nick Booker Updated 7/15/99 |
SG/WF |
6-6 |
210 |
LaJolla, CA Bishops |
Top 75 Top 20 SG |
| Arizona, Kansas, Washington, Oregon, Tulane, Northwestern, Pepperdine, Southern Cal, Wake Forest, New Mexico
4/3/99 - Averaged 15 points a contest as a junior, carries a 2.96 GPA, and plays summer ball with a Future Stars traveling team. Invited to attend Nike shoe camp. Getting contacted regualarly by the above schools. Has visited Arizona, USC and Pepperdine. 7/15/99 - The LJW reports that Nick didn't shine in the summer camps. Described as a Toby Bailey look-a-like. Strong, athletic, needing work on jumper and trey. |
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| Caron Butler Updated 11/19/99 |
SF |
6-6½ |
230 |
Racine, Wis Maine Central Institute |
Top Top SF |
| Signed UConn Over: Purdue, Michigan, DePaul, Wisconsin, Arizona, Cincinnati, St. John's, Massachusetts, North Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio State, Maryland, Georgetown, Rhode Island, George Washington, UCLA, Kansas
7/15/99 - Reportedly was scouted by KU and many major schools at the Nike Peach Jam in Atlanta. |
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| Brandon Carter New 7/22/99 |
WG |
6-3 |
185 |
McPherson,KS |
Top Top SG |
| Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Southern California, Kansas State, Nebraska, and St. Louis
7/22/99 - Insider's Report - Carter said he is wide open and is not sure when he would make his decision. He prefers the fall but doesn't rule out waiting until he is comfortable if it means waiting to the spring. Has good size and strength for someone who can climb among the trees and score inside. He is very athletic and shoots the three. |
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| Dwon Clifton Updated 11/20/99 |
WG |
6-5 |
190 |
Highpoint, NC Westchester Academy |
Top 50 Top 10 SG |
| Signed Clemson Over: UNC, NCST, Wake Forest, Villinova, Syracuse, UCLA, Tennessee, Kansas
7/13/99 - Post on Rockchalk by KU4LIFE has KU in the thick of things for this fast rising recruit. Top 50 heading into camps, he has made his mark and gained attention during the ABCD camp. Good handle, athletic and shooter. Pictures of Dwon here and a close up here. 7/15/99 - LJW reports that Dwon turned heads at adidas but many feel he will stay close to home. |
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| Terrance Crawford Updated 10/20/99 |
SG/SF |
6-5 |
200 |
Oklahoma City, OK McGuinness |
Top 50 Top 10 SG |
| Signed OSU Over: Kansas, UConn, Syracuse, Cincinatti, Oklahoma, and Tulsa
11/23/98 - Played in the Las Vegas adidas Big Time Tourney and made a name as a National caliber player for himself. 5/20/99 - Terrance was interviewed by Greg Swaim of Midwest Basketball and a listener posted these notes. Swaim said that if there was a leader, it would be OSU by very slight margin. Kansas is in the thick of it as far as recruiting. Terrance averaged 18 pts., 10 rebs., and 3 apg in 1999. A potential major in Media/Marketing. Swaim compared his game to Grant Hill's. He will attend the Nike Camp in July, Adidas Big Time, Grande Finale, and Greg Swaims Shootout's. Terrance said KU is recruiting him very hard and he receives 3 to 4 letters a week (Texas sends the most, 5 to 6 a week). His team won the last two state titles in Oklahoma. He feels as though he is strong at posting up, but he feels he needs to improve his three-point shot. Terrance said that he will stay all four years and that academics were very important. 7/15/99 - The LJW reports that Terrance excelled at the Nike camp but measured in at 6-4½. 8/25/99 - Terrance has narrowed his list of schools to five and KU isn't on it. |
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| Luke Dwyer Updated 3/23/99 |
SG/SF |
6-6 |
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Topeka, KS West |
Top Top |
| Kansas, Notre Dame, Texas, Texas Tech, Iowa St. TCU, Tulsa and several Big Ten schools
10/7/98- Getting attention from KU and others. 10/28/98 - Played for the AAU team "Team Kansas" which finished 8th in the nation this summer. 3/23/99 - There is a report that Luke was invited to the ABCD shoe camp. |
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| Desmond Farmer Updated 11/20/99 |
SG/SF |
6-5 |
206 |
Flint, Mich. Northwestern |
Top 30 Top 10 SG |
| Signed USC Over: Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Duke, N.C. State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, UConn, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, DePaul, Marquette, St. Louis, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Eastern Michigan Pepperdine, Detroit
7/6 - Insider's Report is very high on Desmond as is every school in the country looking at his list. He has already qualified. An intense player, he will accend the ranks after the summer camps. 7/15/99 - The left-handed wing guard injured a knee at the Washington D.C. Pro-Am tournament, had arthroscopic surgery on July 6, and didn't attend the adidas ABCD Camp. |
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| Scott Hazelton Updated 11/20/99 |
SF/PF |
6-8 |
200 |
Massachusetts,MA |
Top 25 Top 10 SF |
| Signed Connecticut Over: Duke, Kansas, Cincinnati, North Carolina, Villanova, Syracuse, Providence, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina State, Kentucky, Cincinnati
7/19/99 - Rockchalk bbs reported this as a new prospect for KU. This was Kurt O'Neill's comment of ACC Recruiting: "Big talent. Shoots the three real well, also handles the ball like a guard. Strong and isn't afraid to mix it up inside. Good student also." He has had a very successful AAU summer both individually and team wise. 7/21/99 - Tracy Pierson from PACWest is reporting that Scott may be close to verballing to KU which could affect Travon's decision. 7/23/99 - A LJW article confirmed Scott's interest in KU despite late entry in recruiting him. 8/9/99 - Rumored ready to verbal to Villanova according to Bob Gibbons. |
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| Teyo Johnson Updated 3/14/00 |
PF |
6-7 |
255 |
Lynwood, Wash. |
Top 75 Top 20 PF |
| Verballed Stanford Over: Washington, UCLA, Southern California, California, Michigan, Ohio State, Kansas
7/15/99 - Schools except Kansas from RecruitingNow. Will play football most likely. Doubt Kansas is seriously looking at Teyo despite the rumor. |
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| Matt Lottich Updated 7/19/99 |
SG/SF |
6-4 |
185 |
Wilmette, IL New Trier |
Top Top SG |
| Signed Stanford Over: Notre Dame, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Southern California, Siena, South Florida, Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kansas, UCLA
1/5/99 - This three sport star was recently watched by assistant coach Matt D. at the Proviso West tournament. KU seems to be very interested. He has attended KU summer camps over the last few years. He was the starting QB this fall and infielder for baseball last season. Reportedly a 3 sport starter as a sophomore in school of 6000. 7/15/99 - KU is only a very slim probability of offering Matt at this time. |
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| Brandon Mouton Updated 10/27/99 |
SG/SF |
6-5 |
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Lafayette, La. |
Top 75 Top 20 SF |
| Signed Texas Over: St. Joseph's-PA, Clemson, Michigan, Purdue, Kansas, Connecticut, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Syracuse
7/15/99 - Updated schools from RecruitingNow |
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| Ricky Paulding Updated 9/21/99 |
SF/SG |
6-5 |
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Detroit,MI Renaissance |
Top 75 Top 20 SG |
| Signed Missouri Over: MSU, Michigan, Duke, Kansas
6/25/99 - Ricky apparently is a Jayhawk fan and likes to talk about the "what ifs" of playing at KU. 7/15/99 - The LJW reports that Ricky may have "caught" the eye of KU coaches at camp. Very athletic and creative dunker. |
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| Barry Thompson New 7/6/99 |
SF |
6-5 |
190 |
Racine,WI |
Top Top SF |
| Michigan, Marquette, Kansas, Georgetown, Clemson, Wake Forest, Connecticut, St. John's, Oregon State, SouthernCalifornia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Fresno State, UNLV, Pacific, Bradley, Creighton, Wisconsin Green Bay, Wisconsin Milwaukee
7/6 - RecruitingNow. Number 32 rated small forward by Insider. |
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| Omar Weaver Updated 12/2/99 |
SF |
6-7 |
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Washington D.C. Coolidge |
Top 25 Top 5 SF |
| Maryland, Missouri, Clemson, Southern Cal
1/21/99 - From Recruiting Beat. Said he liked KU but had not heard from them. Exploded on scene since last summer. Omar is said to be the nations best shooter. |
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| Luke Whitehead Updated 11/2/99 |
SF |
6-7 |
210 |
San Francisco, CA St. Ignatius |
Top 25 Top 10 SF |
| Signed Louisville Over: Texas, Arizona, Arizona State, Stanford, California, Southern California, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Kansas, Rhode Island
1/14/99 - Luke lives in the same general area as Drew Gooden playing for one of the top teams in California and is their leading scorer as a junior. Luke is a tremendous player with athleticism and basketball talent - being able to score from the perimeter and the inside. Luke was rated the number two junior small forward in California coming out of the summer by WestCoastHoops. This is what they had to say about Luke in July: "Hyper-athletic player has great hops, quickness, agility, mediocre J, but has really improved handle, defensive skills and intensity over last year and has shown that when he wants to, he can pass too. Needs to work on that J and his shot selection, but if he plays with intensity he is a High D1 prospect already and a real potential star with better skills and fundamentals. " Read this season preview on St. Ignatius by WCH. 5/13/99 - Luke isn't as highly rated on the west coast (#3 SF) going into the summer as he was last fall. They note his tendency to lose focus at time. It will be interesting to see if he recovers his game on the AAU circuit and at the shoe camps. He needs to focus on his jump shot and become more than an interior dunker and fastbreak finisher. 7/8/99 - From Mike Sullivan of Insiders Report - "Luke Whitehead, a talented 6-7, 210-pound forward from St. Ignatius HS in CA, has decided to transfer to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, VA." |
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| Blair Wilson Updated 8/9/99 |
SF/WG |
6-7 |
215 |
Westminster, CO Westminster |
Top Top |
| Signed Colorado Over: Kansas, Others
4/9/98Big time long range scorer. Needs to develop defensively but what young HS player doesn't. If he continues to develop, he will be a target of most Big 12 area schools. CU has reportedly attended some of his games this year. Sophomore averages - 27.2 ppg (1st in class 5A), 9.7 rpg (7th), 82.1% on his free throws. 1/23/99 - He has grown 3 inches and put on 20+ pounds since last year. As of 20 Jan his team is 9-3. He is averaging 28.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2 assists & 1.8 steals per game. Word is that he has been on a strenuous weight program which has greatly improved his physical performance against some of the stronger players who frustrated him last year. No new word on who is actively recruiting him. [Provided by Steve Imming.] 8/9/99 - Reported by Boulder Daily-Camera. |
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| Glen Worley Updated 6/1/99 |
SF |
6-7 |
220 |
Iowa City, IA West |
Top Top SF |
| Signed Iowa Over: Kansas, ISU
1/21/99 - Reportedly Roy Williams has been seen in Iowa City watching Glen play causing much concern among the locals that their dear Iowa Hawkeyes are going to lose another to Kansas. There had been reports as far back as last fall that KU was evaluating Glen. Glen also played on the USA World Youth Team with fellow Iowan Kirk Hinrich and was the team leader in blocked shots despite not starting. 1/25/99 - Was on campus for unofficial visit at the MU game with Iowan 1999 signees Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich. 2/2/99 - There was a report on Midwest Recruiting that Glen might have made an unofficial commitment to KU. I don't put a lot of credibility on this report but it is a nice rumor. 2/3/99 - Pretty sure Glen has not verballed to KU. Not that KU wouldn't probably be happy to hear it. |
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| Lou Wright Updated 11/19/99 |
SG |
6-6 |
160 |
Los Angeles West |
Top 75 Top 20 SF |
| Signed Memphis Over: Arizona, Connecticut, Kentucky, Georgetown, Syracuse, UCLA, Southern California, Duke, North Carolina, Kansas
7/15 - Reportedly didn't perform well at his summer camp according to the LJW. Younger brother of Lorenzen Wright of the LA Clippers. |
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| Andre Owens Updated 8/9/99 |
PG/SG |
6-3 |
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Indianapolis, IN |
Top Top PG |
| Signed Indiana Over: KU, Temple, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Maryland, N.C. State, UCLA, Cincinnati, Memphis, Auburn, Kentucky
5/11/99 - Owens averaged 15.1 points and 10 rebounds his junior year. |
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| Austin Parkinson Updated 10/8/99 |
PG |
6-0 |
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Kokomo, Ind |
Top Top PG |
| Signed Purdue Over: Kansas, Iowa, Ohio State, Wake Forest, Texas, Miami, Auburn, Ball State, Dayton, Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida State, Maryland, N.C. State, Louisville, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Utah, Miami of Ohio, Indiana State, Kentucky
5/11/99 - Parkinson averaged 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds as a junior. |
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| Luke Ridnour Updated 11/20/99 |
PG |
6-2 |
180 |
Seattle, WA Blaine |
Top 50 Top 10 PG |
| Signed Oregon Over: Stanford, Gonzaga, Washington, Washington State, UCLA, Duke, Texas, Utah
5/4/98 - A superior player at any class level who will get coaches at Duke, Kansas, UCLA and other schools very excited soon enough. Co-MVP at Nike Top 100 Camp in April. While he is a fluid player who is a great PG, he is bound to get bigger before college. 8/12/98 - Luke is being called the top PG on west coast for juniors and will be a hot recruit for next year. Some consider him the top PG in all of the 2000 class. 7/15/99 - Not listing KU amoung his schools any longer. Gonzaga may be the favorite right now. |
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| Jonathan Sanders Updated 11/19/99 |
PG/WG |
6-7 |
200 |
Westminster, CO Belleview Christian |
Top 50 Top 10 PG |
| Signed Colorado State Over: Kansas, Colorado, UCLA, Duke
4/9/98-Reports indicate that KU has already visited one of Jonathan's practices. Class 1A POY in Colorado, finalist for All Class POY. Very tall for a PG but handles the ball and sees the open court real well. Sophomore averages - 23.3 ppg (3rd in class 1A), 13.1 rpg (3rd), 7.6 apg (2nd), 4.0 blks (4th), 3.5 steals (10th). 1/23/99 - Jonathan has grown an inch and put on some weight since last spring. Add two more powerhouses to those interested. His season stats throught 1/20 are: 22.0 points, 10 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals & 2.3 blocks per game and shooting 75.8% from the free throw line. He is playing all positions on the floor for his 11-2 team. [Provided by Steve Imming.] 7/9/99 - Reportedly is having a pretty decent showing while attending the adidas ABCD camp. |
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